Northern Ridge lists February Eagle Scouts

The Northern Ridge Boy Scout District (Cities of Roswell, Alpharetta, John’s Creek, Milton) is proud to announce its newest Eagle Scouts, who completed their Eagle Board of Review on February 23,2023, at Johns Creek Presbyterian Church.

Eagle Scouts are, from left:

Sean Sternot , Troop 51, sponsored by American Legion Post 201, whose project was the design and construction of an outdoor communal library and three benches to sit and read at Vickery Mills Elementary School.

Chase Brown, Troop 51, sponsored by American Legion Post 201, whose project was the design and construction of a communal library as well as beautifying the surrounding area by clearing overgrowth and removing the worn out ground tiles and staining the concrete below the tiles at Sweet Apple Elementary School.

Sadie Brinser, of Troop 1857, sponsored by Christ the Shepard Lutheran Church, whose project was the design and construction of 10 ready to assemble wooden bed kits for local children in need of a bed. The kits were given to Sleep in Heavenly Peace Organization for distribution. Andrew Jackson, of Troop 629, sponsored by Mt. Pisgah United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a GAGA pit at Ocee Park.

Yash Choudhury, of Troop 2000, sponsored by Johns Creek Presbyterian Church, whose project was the design and construction of four wooden shoe holders and two raised garden beds for the Chinmaya Mission Alpharetta.

Community:

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Georgia State House Rep. Long Tran called attention to the rhetoric of right-wing politicians as a likely contributing factor to increased hate speech, specifically referencing the “locker room talk” of Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

Davidson described the group who distributed the flyers as “loosely organized White supremacists hiding behind the first amendment.”

Besides containing antisemitic content, the flyers suggested that people who might take issue with them are unAmerican, rhetorically asking “You don’t support free speech?”

Dunwoody police chief Billy Grogan told WSBTV that those who distributed the flyers will not be charged because it is a free speech issue. Davidson assured the community that the ADL and law enforcement are keeping an eye on extremist groups.

Georgia House Bill 30 Rep. Panitch spoke about Georgia House Bill 30 at the event, explaining

PROVIDED that it was introduced in 2022 and seeks to provide a legal definition and examples of antisemitism. Similar bills have received bipartisan support and have been adopted by several states. The bill seeks to use the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Working Definition of antisemitism.

Brendan Latorre-Murrin, of Troop 69, sponsored by Alpharetta First United Methodist Church, whose project was the design and construction of a large semi-circular bench around a large oak tree at Chattahoochee Nature Center.

The American-Arab AntiDiscrimination Committee has taken issue with the definition’s discussion of Israel and has condemned the bill as potentially criminalizing pro-Palestinian speech.

Rep Panitch said the law contains examples of anti-Zionism and that “not all anti-Zionism is antisemitism.”

Panitch said in a previous interview that the bill would not affect incidents like the spreading of antisemitic flyers, because that is considered free speech and is protected under the First Amendment.

To view the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Working Definition of antisemitism, go to holocaustremembrance.com.

To learn more about the AntiDefamation League, visit adl.org.

To learn about how to report hate speech on various platforms, visit adl. org/cyber-safety-action-guide.

To learn about the services and resources offered by Temple Emanu-El, go to templeemanuelatlanta.org.

150 Years Of Spruill

What: Spruill Gallery presents works by four women who define the power of art. As influential artists and educators, these women are renowned in their mediums and have mentored many students to also become artists of note. Works are by artists Chery Baird, Carol Brull, Ann Clancy and Vicki Paulet.

When: Up to March 11, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where: Spruill Gallery, 4681 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody

More info: spruillarts.org/gallery

COMMUNITY:

Dunwoody Farmers Market

What: The Dunwoody Farmers Market brings together a variety of vendors selling local and organic fruits, veggies and produce, coffee, breakfast, baked goods, prepared meals, frozen treats, eggs, grass-fed meat and fresh seafood.

When: Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m.12 p.m.

Where: Brook Run Park, 4770 North Peachtree Road, Dunwoody

More info: dunwoodyga.gov

FOOD DRIVE - ALL SAINTS ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

What: All food items are essential and appreciated, however the greatest need is canned meat, peanut butter and diapers. Please, no glass containers as these items break in transport.

When: Saturday, March 18, 2-6:30 p.m. & Sunday, March 19, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Where: All Saints Catholic Church, 2443 Mount Vernon Road, Dunwoody

More info: allsaintsdunwoody.org/ ministries/st-vincent-de-paul/

LEARN AND LEAD: THE ECOLOGY OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER

What: Alan Toney, longtime Sandy Springs resident, master naturalist, soil and water supervisor, fly fisherman and Chattahoochee River activist, talks about the ecology of the Chattahoochee River past, present and future. The presentation will explore the river’s importance for water supply, wildlife and recreation as well as its beauty, threats and resilience.

When: Tuesday, March 14, 7 p.m.

Where: Lost Corner Preserve, 7300 Brandon Mill Road, Sandy Springs

More info: sandyspringsga.gov

JUST FOR FUN:

ROSWELL DANCE STARZ PRESENTS ‘CINDERELLA’

What: The enchanted tale of Cinderella